Accounting Lead

Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down. 

About the role 

We're seeking an Accounting Lead on a 12 month contract to be responsible for providing technical accounting support and guidance to the accounting function, development projects, debt / equity market activities and other stakeholders. This position is expected to lead the assessment and resolution of significant and complex accounting matters across the Group. 

You'll join an innovative team, who is responsible for the assessment of the accounting impacts under Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) and International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) of all major development activities across the Group, the impact of new accounting standards as well as the maintenance of the Group's accounting policy manual. The position is required to lead transition of accounting for complex transactions from development to BAU, supporting establishment of new processes and controls, including migration to finance systems. 

As our Accounting Lead, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It's meaningful, challenging and exciting work. 

Day-to-day, you will: 

• Lead development of and ensure adherence to accounting policies and processes across accounting team 

• Lead assessment and communication of impacts of new accounting standards as relevant to the Group and subsidiaries 

• Lead technical accounting analysis and support for the Transurban Group and subsidiaries, including complex issues arising from business development activity, mergers and acquisitions, organisational change and change in regulatory requirements 

• Support merger, acquisition and development projects with finance expertise including project management, due diligence support, coordination and liaison with advisors, input to market releases and leadership of integration 

• Lead various accounting processes and execution of key financial controls across accounting team 

• Prepare and / or review new or complex disclosures in the Group and subsidiaries half year end and year end statutory financial statements 

• Provide assistance with any other matters during preparation of the Group and subsidiaries half year end and year end statutory financial statements 

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including: 

• Appropriately qualified CA/CPA and a technical accounting pedigree, ideally from professional services and or organisation with complex M&A transactional activity 

• Effective collaboration and partnering with stakeholders (internal and external) skills 

• Previous exposure to more complex financial exercises and structuring, e.g. large group consolidation, financial instruments, etc. 

• Demonstrated experience in determining accounting treatment for complex transactions and financial arrangements 

• Proven time management skills with the ability to establish priorities, work to challenging timelines, be resilient and comfortable with change and a collaborative team member 

• Ability to evaluate and establish processes and procedures 

• Exposure to major projects 

• Strong experience in advisory and integration of major acquisitions and developments is an advantage 

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. 

With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: 

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year 

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests 

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more 

• Share offers and insurance benefits 

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days 

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you. 

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on  

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today. 

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